Starting their preparation much earlier for upcoming ICC events: 
Currently, South African core team members like Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Heinrich Klaasen, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, and Tabraiz Shamsi all are 30-plus. Further, with Quinton de Kock also announcing his retirement the Proteas may be tempted to groom a young player and allow him to lead the side in the 2027 World Cup.
